No. You only collect unemployment benefits from the "liable state" (which collected payroll taxes from the employer an applicant had worked for). However, if you had worked in… another state during the current base year for that state, the "agent state" (where you live) can help you collect from that state.

There are four types of social security benefits - retirement, disability, survivor and SSI (supplemental security income). Retirement and disability benefits are only availab…le to people who worked in jobs covered by social security (for example, most government employees aren't covered by social security but most private sector jobs are). A resident alien can receive survivor benefits as the surviving spouse or child of a covered person. SSI makes payments to disabled, low income people, these benefits are unrelated to employment history. A resident alien can receive SSI, if they qualify. Medicare benefits are also unrelated to employment history. A resident alien that has legally resided for 5 years in the U.S. can receive Medicare benefits

Yes, if you have earned at least 40 work credits and apply for your own retirement benefits, your wife is eligible to draw an additional 50% in benefits based on your work rec…ord if she is at least 62 years old. An ex-spouse who was married at least 10 years may also draw benefits on your work record. Neither payment reduces the amount of your entitlement. If you have reached full retirement age and wish to continue working after your wife retires, you may apply for benefits and then have them suspended temporarily. This allows you to continue increasing your own benefit amount until age 70.

Possibly. Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits under a spouse's or ex-spouse's (if married at least 10 years) work record, or u…nder a parent's work record if you became disabled before age 22. If you are not eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, a form of welfare that doesn't require you to have a work history. You may also qualify for other state and federal assistance. For more information, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm EST.

Yes, however if you begin drawing retirement benefits at age 62 you would only receive approximately 75% of the amount you would be entitled to by waiting until full retiremen…t age to file (66). Also, if you are earning more than $14,160 per year, your benefits will be temporarily reduced by $1.00 for every $2.00 you earn over the limit. If you earn enough income, filing early can become a zero-sum game. You can request a statement from Social Security to help determine whether drawing early benefits is in your best interest, or whether you should wait for now. For more information, see Sources and Related Links, below.

Yes, under certain circumstances. If you are the spouse or ex-spouse (married at least 10 years) of a worker who has earned at least 40 social security work credits, you would… qualify for "spousal benefits" equaling 50% of your husband's or wife's retirement payment. You can only receive retirement benefits if you are at least 62 years old and your spouse has applied for his or her own benefits. The widow, widower, or ex-spouse (if married at least 10 years) of a qualifying worker may receive survivors' benefits as early as age 60 for retirement, or age 50 for disability. You may collect benefits at any age if you are caring for the decedent's minor children under age 16. If you don't qualify for regular Social Security benefits, you may be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you are at least 65 years old or disabled. SSI is means-tested assistance for people with no or low income and few assets. For more information, see Sources and Related Links, below.

Possibly. Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits under an ex-spouse's (if married at least 10 years) work record, or under a pare…nt's work record if you became disabled before age 22. If you are not eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, a form of welfare that doesn't require you to have a work history. You may also qualify for other state and federal assistance. For more information, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm EST.